CANCER SUPPORT | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Services include: 1) Cancer information and referral: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including every holiday. The society answers questions about cancer. By calling the National 800 number or visiting www.cancer.org, clients will find: - Information about the nature of a patient's cancer and treatment options. - Assistance in locating financial aid resources and support services. - Assistance in securing free or low-cost lodging for patients receiving treatment away from home. - Information on a variety of ACS programs and services. 2) Reach to Recovery: This program is for any person undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The program pairs a breast cancer survivor with a recently diagnosed patient who has similar issues. Contact may be either a personal visit, a phone call, or online based on location. 3) Road to Recovery Program: This program provides free rides to cancer treatment appointments for any cancer patient. 4) Look Good Feel Better: This is a program for any woman undergoing treatment for cancer. Sessions given by trained cosmetologists teach patients about skin care, nail care, and wig care or hair wraps. Each participant will receive a free cosmetic kit to take home. One-on-one salon consultations may be available for those who cannot attend the workshops, and at-home materials for both men and women are also available. 5) Community and workplace education and wellness programs. 6) Wig services: Affordable wigs, hats, turbans, or scarves to any woman diagnosed with cancer. 7) Cancer Survivors Network: Online community to connect with others with cancer and their families.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
02/21/2024
Data provided by
PATH Inc. 211
Physical Address
3380 Chastain Meadows Parkway Nw, Suite 200, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Hours
National Cancer Information Line: 24/7.
Website
https://cancer.org
Fee
No fees.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Service area
United States
Agency info
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY